CROWCON T4 Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station User Guide

T4 Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station

Specifications

  • Size Weight: 110 x 250 x 320mm (4.3 x 9.8 x
    12.6 ins), 2kg (70.5oz)
  • Input Supply: 9-12V @ 3A
  • I-Test backup battery: 200 speedy bump tests
    with 15-second intervals between tests, 5 hours in standby with no
    bump test, Battery life approximately 500 cycles, Charge time 7
    hours
  • RTC backup battery: 3-year life
  • USB interface: One standard USB type A socket
    for USB Flash Memory stick, One standard USB type B socket for
    connections to PC
  • Inlets/Outlets: Single gas inlet (requires
    demand flow regulator), Purge inlet (air), Exhaust, Regulators –
    Demand flow regulator required

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setup and Configuration

Before using the I-Test, ensure it is connected to a power
source or has a fully charged backup battery.

2. Testing Process

Insert the Gas-Pro or T4 detector into the I-Test station. No
button presses are required; the testing process starts
automatically. The bump test typically takes less than 1
minute.

3. Data Management

Utilize the I-Test Manager software to archive gas level data,
update configurations, and generate reports for compliance
purposes.

4. Maintenance

Regularly check the status of the backup batteries and ensure
proper functioning of the device components for reliable
testing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How long does a bump test take with the I-Test?

A: A bump test with the I-Test typically takes less than 1
minute to complete.

Q: Can I update the configurations of Gas-Pro and T4 detectors
using the I-Test?

A: Yes, you can easily update the bump test interval or alarm
levels of your fleet using the I-Test station.

Q: Is user training required to operate the I-Test?

A: Minimal user training is required as the I-Test station is
designed for simple and automated operation.

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I-Test
Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station
Quick Automated Compliance

I-Test
Automated Bump Test Station
Ensuring your site is compliant
I-Test is Crowcon’s newest solution to test and verify that your Gas-Pro and T4 are in a compliant state to carry out your daily work. Bump testing standards are getting tighter in all regions and the need for controlled bump and calibration records is a must. I-Test and the accompanying I-Test Manager software makes this as easy as can be.
It takes less than 1 minute to complete a bump test with I-Test

Flexible

Mains powered, or battery back-up

Allows you to use on site, or in field

Entirely self-contained

No extra computers or equipment required

Ability to update Gas-Pro and T4 configurations Update the bump test interval or alarm levels of your fleet with ease and no fleet downtime

Data management

Archive gas level data from detectors long term

Powerful support software

Makes configuring I-Test to site requirements extremely easy

Reliable
I-Test recognises empty or expired cylinders
Testing starts automatically when detector is inserted
Ensures the audible and visual alarms are working
Battery backup

Allows for planned refills and no unit downtime Minimal user training required Gives the user full confidence that the Gas-Pro is compliant to use Testing continues even if power is out

Records
Everything is logged Exception reporting Powerful reporting

See everything that has been tested and whether it has passed/failed
Precise reports flag up who has and hasn’t carried out their bump test or calibration
Need to see which detectors have gone in to alarm in the last month? I-Test Manager makes easy work of pulling report summaries together

Simple to use
When the Gas-Pro or T4 are inserted into I-Test, no button presses are required and I-Test starts testing automatically. A bump test takes less than 1 minute. The test carries out verification that the sensors are responding to a known value of gas, and filters are clear and good for use. It will also ensure the audible and visual alarms are working, giving the user full confidence that they are compliant for site use.
I-Test Manager
I-Test Manager is Crowcon’s software solution for the control of your data that has been collected through the I-Test. The software platform is intuitive and can be used by multiple users giving you the ability to run the correct reports for your department. With the I-Test Manager you can do the following:

Manage cylinders

Field configuration

· Ensure gas is tracked · Ensure gas is in date · Flexibility of concentrations
Inlet configuration
· Flexibility of use · Ensure correct gas is being used
Create reports

· Change a fleet easily · Ensure unit is up to latest standards · No down time
View data
· Data reporting in graph form · Search by date · Full site record keeping
Exception reporting

· Site compliant
· Tailored reporting · Print or save certificates

· Ensure everyone is following site rules · Report on missing units
· Flexibility on reports

Specification

Size Weight

110 x 250 x 320mm (4.3 x 9.8 x 12.6 ins) 2kg (70.5oz)

Input Supply

9-12V @ 3A

I-Test backup battery

200 speedy bump tests with 15-second intervals between tests
5 hours in standby with no bump test
Battery life approximately 500 cycles Charge time 7 hours

RTC backup battery

3-year life

USB interface

One standard USB type A socket for USB Flash Memory stick One standard USB type B socket for connections to PC

Inlets/Outlets

Single gas inlet (requires demand flow regulator) Purge inlet (air)
Exhaust

Regulators

Demand flow regulator required

Storage capacity

Internal 2GB MicroSD card

Temperature specifications

Operating temperature: -10oC to +50oC Storage temperature: -25oC to +60oC Charging temperature: 0oC to +40oC

Humidity

0% and 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) at +40oC

Ingress protection

IP20

Accessories Demand flow regulator

Calibration gas

Cylinder holder

Crowcon reserves the right to change the design or specification of the product without notice. © 2019 Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd. Copyright to some photographs held separately.

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Documents / Resources

CROWCON T4 Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station [pdf] User Guide
T4 Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station, T4, Automated Portable Gas Detector Test Station, Portable Gas Detector Test Station, Gas Detector Test Station, Detector Test Station

References

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